RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have explored avenues for cooperation in environmental and climate change, underscoring their shared commitment to addressing climate challenges, promoting sustainability, and strengthening bilateral collaboration on green initiatives.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Envoy for Climate Adel Aljubeir on Tuesday received Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, in Riyadh, according to a statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
#Riyadh | Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Envoy for Climate H.E. @AdelAljubeir received Pakistan's Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik. pic.twitter.com/z1nuEooTiK
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During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for cooperation on environmental protection and climate change. They also reviewed the Kingdom’s key initiatives in this area, notably the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, along with related international efforts.
Musadik Malik is in Saudi Arabia to attend the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) Global Forum in Riyadh.
The forum, held under the theme “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity, marked the 20th anniversary of the UNAOC. The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, financial regulators and experts to discuss how governments are steering private finance toward pathways that strengthen economic and financial stability.
In his address, Malik reflected on the shifting dynamics of the global order, noting that while the world once envisioned itself as a single global village, contemporary realities point towards increasing fragmentation.
He highlighted challenges such as the weakening of multilateralism, the rise of conflicts and war-torn regions, escalating trade and tariff disputes, and declining global funding for environmental and development priorities.
